FONOM and NOMA Respond to Algoma Steel Layoff Announcement
OTTAWA, ON - The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are expressing deep concern following Algoma Steel’s announcement of 1,000 layoff notices—an immeasurable blow to workers, families, and [...]
FONOM comments on the creation of a Provincial Working Group, looking at 2 + 1 Highways
February 4, 2021 The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is pleased with recent transportation safety and improvements in northern Ontario. “The commitment to a working group to determine suitable locations [...]
FONOM had a productive meeting with members of Premier Ford’s Cabinet during the ROMA Conference
January 27, 2021 Due to increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases across the Province, the FONOM Board participated virtually during the 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Associations (ROMA) Conference. Board members shared [...]
FONOM to hold 2021 Annual Conference Virtually
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities announced today that it is ramping up pressure on the government to protect ONTC and overnight camping in ten provincial parks in Northern Ontario.
FONOM Prepares to Welcome Municipal Leaders to Annual Northeastern Ontario Conference in North Bay
North Bay, ON – May 2, 2025 –More than 250 municipal leaders from across Northern Ontario will gather in North Bay next week as the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) hosts its annual Northeastern [...]
FONOM is concerned with several Health-related issues in Northern Communities
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Board met in Callander last week to discuss priorities ahead of the AMO conference. Highlights included a presentation from LAS on a Water and Wastewater Utility Feasibility Study, review of year-end financials, and strong member support for Hope Air’s request for provincial funding to ensure continued access to critical health services. The Board also raised concerns about physician and nurse shortages, the uncertain future of Billy Bishop Airport, and called for stronger enforcement tools and improved training for Municipal Integrity Commissioners.